What kind of home is Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, PO5 1HQ?

Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, PO5 1HQ is a 2-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

When did Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, PO5 1HQ last change hands?

Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, PO5 1HQ last sold for £210,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, PO5 1HQ?

The current EPC rating for Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, PO5 1HQ is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in April 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, PO5 1HQ?

Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, PO5 1HQ has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, PO5 1HQ use?

The latest EPC at Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, PO5 1HQ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, PO5 1HQ?

Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, PO5 1HQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, PO5 1HQ in?

Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, PO5 1HQ sits in Southsea. It falls within the PO5 postcode district.

Is Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, PO5 1HQ in a safe area?

Police records around Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, PO5 1HQ show an average of 11 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, PO5 1HQ?

The closest primary school to Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, PO5 1HQ is Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery (133m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ark Charter Academy (528m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, PO5 1HQ?

The closest bus stop to Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, PO5 1HQ is Elm Grove, 210m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, Southsea, PO5 1HQ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Windsor Cottage

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Windsor Cottage is a two-bedroom detached house in Southsea (PO5 1HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include outbuildings. The home occupies a corner plot.

A recent sale: £210,000 in March 2025. Today's modelled estimate of £237,000 is 12.9% above the 2025 sale price.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
OutbuildingsYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Heating systemelectric

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Apr 2026

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Windsor Cottage, Windsor Lane, Southsea, PO5 1HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Windsor Cottage has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

111applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£237,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£210,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 March 2025Most recent
£210,000

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Southsea district page.

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Crime

11/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Elm Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PO5 1HQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO5 1HQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

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65 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 62 points of interest in total.

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